DEC. 3 | 4 PM Advent Lessons & Carols Worship Bulletin

SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGEL S EPISCOPAL CHURCH THE FIR S T SUN DAY OF A DV ENT DECEMBER 3, 2023

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Formation for All Ages Advent Festival Garden Cloister & Coke Room

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Stop by a Welcome Hub in the church lobby.

You’ll see greeters wearing “Welcome” ribbons/ lanyards and they can answer questions about a worship service, formation class, or childcare.

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OUR FOCUS: Build Christian Disciples for a Transformed Community Rob Springer-Kyle leads our Welcome and Engagement ministries at Saint Michael and he would love the opportunity to connect and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to contact him at (903) 405-7447 or rspringer-kyle@saintmichael.org.

The blue cover reflects the liturgical color used during the season of Advent; blue is associated with the Virgin Mary, and so brings to mind the Incarnation.

FROM THE RECTOR

TODAY AT SAINT MICHAEL

The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

We’re so glad you’ve joined us at Saint Michael today! We’d love to get to know you better, so please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on the opposite page or in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need.

Today we begin the sacred season of Advent. I hope you’ll make plans to join us for some of our special Advent services, such as today’s Advent Lessons & Carols service at 4 p.m. in the church. In addition, there are many major outreach initiatives such as I Believe in Angels and Heart of Giving. Volunteers are in the hallways today to help you extend your impact to our neighbors.

As we prepare to worship together, I invite you to take a moment and center yourself on God’s presence. Worshiping, learning, and giving together help us grow closer to who God created us to be, and you’re part of that work.

May God bless you today and every day, and I hope to see you again very soon!

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The Gift of the Nutcracker:

Clara: Waiting for Christmas Led by Dr. Tim Smith Saint Michael Chapel

Other Events Advent Festival

9 a.m. Joy Service Saint Michael Chapel 10 a.m. Activities Garden Cloister & Coke Room

Childcare (3 & under) is available from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in rooms 14 and 16.

For a full listing of offerings and upcoming events, please visit saintmichael.org/fall23.

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Now – December 3 Gift Drop-Off

Now – December 6

I BELIEVE IN

angels Season 16 | Advent 2023 BECOMING TOGETHER

New Episodes Every Weekday, December 4 – 22, 2023

I Believe in Angels is a partnership between Saint Michael and Jubilee Park and Community Center.

Parishioners sponsor angels (children and seniors) and donate Christmas gifts which will be wrapped and distributed to families. Throughout December, volunteers will be needed to sort, process, and wrap gifts, bake cookies, and distribute gifts to families.

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LESSONS AND CAROLS

Advent is a season of both quiet reflection and joyful expectation. This Lessons and Carols Service is intended to be a time of spiritual preparation, as we watch and wait for the coming of the Kingdom of God. Through our experience of sacred Word and music, the story of the coming of Christ gradually unfolds and deepens our understanding of God’s message of love and redemption. The liturgy itself embodies the sense of Advent, a sense of waiting with anticipation, in the increasingly powerful prophecies and promises of Holy Scripture. The music selected today, which highlights the readings, includes titles and texts that are both familiar and new. It is our hope that these words and this music guide you quietly toward the true joy of Christmas.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24

THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

9 AM Holy Eucharist Rite I, Saint Michael Chapel CHRISTMAS EVE

11 AM Joy Service, Church 1 PM Jazz Service, Church 3 PM Holy Eucharist Rite II, Church Holy Eucharist Rite II, Saint Michael Chapel Contemporary, Parish Hall 5 PM Holy Eucharist Rite II, Church Holy Eucharist Rite II, Saint Michael Chapel Contemporary, Parish Hall

MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY

10 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II Saint Michael Chapel

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 9 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II, Church 11 AM Contemporary, Church

10:30 PM Holy Eucharist Rite I, Church Incense will be in use

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For the Poor and Neglected in the Book of Common Prayer: Almighty and most merciful God, we remember before you all poor and neglected persons whom it would be easy for us to forget: the homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick, and all who have none to care for them. Help us to heal those who are broken in body or spirit, and to turn their sorrow into joy. Grant this, Father, for the love of your Son, who for our sake became poor, Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

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The Advent calendar will be available at church entrances starting November 26.

Please participate in this Advent journey and return your bag to the South entrance the first week of January.

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DAY 3 29,000 senior citizens in Dallas live below the poverty line.

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Over 46,000 children will have food on their table in 2023 because of NDSM.

1 in 5 children (nearly 300,000) in North Texas experience hunger.

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DAY 22 North Texas is the 5th most food insecure region in the country.

Advent Lesson and Carols Prelude Variations on a Dutch Carol

Eppie Haisma

Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland

Helmuth Walcha

Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland

Paul Siefert

Welcome Responsory (seated) I look from afar

Adrian Self

I look from afar: and lo, I see the power of God coming, and cloud covering the whole earth. Go ye out to meet him and say: Tell us, art thou he that should come to reign over thy people Israel?

High and low, rich and poor, one with another, go ye out to meet him and say: Hear, O thou Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep, tell us art thou he that should come?

Stir up thy strength, O Lord, and come to reign over thy people, Israel.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.

I look from afar: and Lo, I see the power of God Coming,

Adrian Self was born in 1952 and grew up in Somerset and Cornwall. He is a graduate of Southampton and Huddersfield Universities and a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists and Trinity College. His Advent Responsory draws its text from the first Matin Responsory of Advent Sunday. Matins is a canonical hour in Christian liturgy, originally sung during the darkness of early morning.

and a cloud covering the whole earth.

Go ye out to meet him and say: Tell us, art thou he that should come to reign over thy people Israel?

— First Matins Responsory for Advent Sunday (early medieval Roman rite)

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Hymn (standing, sung by all) “The King shall come when morning dawns” St. Stephen

Katherine Webb received her doctorate in organ performance, with minor fields in choral conducting and music theory, at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. She currently serves as the Canon for Cathedral Music at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Oregan. “Phos Hilaron” is an ancient hymn originally written in Koine Greek. It is one of the earliest known Christian hymns recorded outside of the Bible that is still in use today. Webb composed this setting of the “Phos Hilaron” as a birthday gift for Bruce Neswick, the Canon for Cathedral Music at the time while she served as an organ scholar at Trinity Cathedral, Portland.

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Hymn 73

Phos Hilaron (seated) O gracious light

Katherine Webb

O gracious Light, pure brightness of the ever living Father in heaven.

O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed!

Now as we come to the setting of the sun, and our eyes behold the vesper light, we sing thy praises, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Thou art worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices, O Son of God, O Giver of Life, and to be glorified through all the worlds.

— Book of Common Prayer, page 64

The Bidding Prayer (standing) Officiant Beloved in Christ, in this season of Advent, let it be our care and delight to prepare ourselves to hear again the message of the Angels, and in heart and mind to go even unto Bethlehem, to see the Babe lying in a manger.

Let us read and mark in Holy Scripture the tale of the loving purposes of God from the first days of our disobedience unto the glorious Redemption brought us by his holy Child; and let us look forward to the yearly remembrance of his birth with hymns and songs of praise.

But first let us pray for the needs of the whole world; for peace and goodwill over all the earth; for the mission and unity of the Church for which he died, and especially in this country and within this city.

And because this of all things would rejoice his heart, let us at this time remember in his name the poor and the helpless; the hungry and the oppressed; the sick and those who mourn; the lonely and the unloved; the aged and the little children; and all those who know not the Lord Jesus, or who love him not, or who by sin have grieved his heart of love.

Lastly, let us remember before God his pure and lowly Mother, and all those who rejoice with us, but upon another shore and in a greater light, that multitude which no one can number, whose hope was in the Word made flesh, and with whom, in this Lord Jesus, we for evermore are one. In these prayers and praises let us humbly offer up to the throne of heaven, in the words which Christ himself hath taught us: Officiant and People Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

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For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Officiant The Almighty God bless us with grace; Christ give us the joys of everlasting life; and unto the fellowship of the citizens above may the King of Angels bring us all. Amen.

Kathy Hayes Usher Corps Co-Captain

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The First Lesson Genesis 3:1-15 (seated) Adam and Eve rebel against God and are cast out of the Garden of Eden.

Now the serpent was more crafty than any other wild animal that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God say, ‘You shall not eat from any tree in the garden’?” The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden; but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the middle of the garden, nor shall you touch it, or you shall die’.” But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not die; for God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God knowing good and evil.” So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate; and she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate. Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves. They heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. But the LORD God called to the man, and said to him, “Where are you?” He said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.” He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit from the tree, and I ate.” Then the LORD God said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent tricked me, and I ate.” The LORD God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you among all animals and among all wild creatures; upon your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.”

Anthem (seated, sung by the choir) Christ the appletree

Stanford Scrivner

The tree of life my soul hath seen, laden with fruit and always green; the trees of nature fruitless be, compared with Christ the appletree.

This beauty doth all things excel, by faith I know, buy ne’er can tell the glory with I now can see, in Jesus Christ the appletree.

For happiness I long have sought, and pleasure dearly I have bought; I missed of all, but now I see ‘tis found in Christ the appletree.

This fruit doth make my soul to thrive, it keeps my dying faith alive; which makes my soul in haste to be with Jesus Christ the appletree.

I’m weary’d with my former toil, here I will sit and rest a while; under the shadow I will be, of Jesus Christ the appletree.

— Compiled by Joshua Smith (1760-1795) The Second Lesson Baruch 4:36-5:9 (seated) The scribe Baruch urges the people to look east because salvation is at hand.

Look toward the east, O Jerusalem, and see the joy that is coming to you from God. Look, your children are coming, whom you sent away; they are coming, gathered from east and west, at the word of the Holy One, rejoicing in the glory of God. Take off the garment of your sorrow and affliction, O Jerusalem, and put on forever the beauty of the glory from God. Put on the robe of the righteousness that comes from God; put on your head the diadem of the glory of the Everlasting; for God will show your splendor everywhere under heaven. For God will give you evermore the name, “Righteous Peace, Godly Glory.” Arise, O Jerusalem, stand upon the height; look toward the east, and see your children gathered from west and east at the word of the Holy One, rejoicing that God has remembered them. For they went out from you on foot, led away by their enemies; but God will bring them back to you, carried in glory, as on a royal throne.

For God has ordered that every high mountain and the everlasting hills be made low and the valleys filled up, to make level ground, so that Israel may walk safely in the glory of God. The woods and every fragrant tree have shaded Israel at God’s command. For God will lead Israel with joy, in the light of his glory, with the mercy and righteousness that come from him.

The setting of Christ the appletree is rooted in the wonderfully simple spirit of the text, in which the author depicts Christ in a familiar light-that of the unwavering apple tree, a symbol of strength and abundant life.

Utilizing musical elements commonly found in the early American folk canon, this is my best attempt at amplifying the poet’s original intent without clouding its simple yet elegant message. Christ the Appletree received its premiere at the 2009 St. Olaf Christmas Festival, and was also featured on the St. Olaf Choir 2010 Northeastern Tour.

Ben Leal Mission and Outreach Committee Co-Chair

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Hymn (standing, sung by all) “People, look East” Besançon Carol

Kimberly Colonnetta Altar Guild Directress

WLP Hymn 724

The Third Lesson Isaiah 35:1-10 (seated) The prophet proclaims that God will come and save us.

The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the LORD, the majesty of

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our God. Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your

God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.” Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. For waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp, the grass shall become reeds and rushes. A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not travel on it, but it shall be for God’s people; no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray. No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it; they shall not be found there, but the redeemed shall walk there. And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Anthem (seated, sung by the choir) In the year that king Uzziah died

David McKinley Williams

In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.

Above it stood the seraphim: each one had six wings; With twain he covered his face, with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.

And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke. Then said I, Woe is me!

For I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.

Then flew one of the seraphim, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar; And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips, and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin is purged.

Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?

Then said I, Here am I; send me.

— Isaiah 6:1-8

David McKinley Williams was an American organist and composer known for his work at St. Bartholomew’s Church, New York City, the church that our former Vice Rector The Right Reverend Dean E. Wolfe currently serves as the thirteenth Rector. This anthem uses text from the book of Isaiah, describing a vision that Isaiah had in the year 739 BC, when King Uzziah died. The piece is rich with musical text painting, from the simple, calmer unison beginning to the increasingly tumultuous organ when the seraphim are seen in the temple, and the soaring vocal line as the seraphim take flight. As an organist, Williams put a great emphasis on making sure that his organ accompaniments set the scene just as clearly as the vocal line.

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The Fourth Lesson Micah 5:2-4 (seated) The one who is to rule Israel will be born in the village of Bethlehem.

But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has brought forth; then the rest of his kindred shall return to the people of Israel. And he shall stand and feed his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they shall live secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth.

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Christopher Aspaas serves as Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor of Music at Texas Christian University. He has written more than forty arrangements and compositions for mixed, mens, and womens choirs.

His works are published

by Augsburg Fortress, Earthsongs, Hal Leonard, and Aspen Hill Music. “As the Dark Awaits the Dawn” was composed for the 100th anniversary of the St. Olaf College Christmas Festival.

As the dark awaits the dawn

Christopher Aspaas

As the dark awaits the dawn, so we await your light.

O Star of promise, scatter night, loving bright, till shades of fear are gone.

As the blue expectant hour before the silvering skies, we long to see your day arise, whole and wise, O lucent Morning Star.

As the moon reflects the sun until the night’s decrease, your healing light release, living peace. holy dawn.

Shine your future on this place, enlighten every guest, that through us stream your holiness, bright and blest, Sun of grace. We await your light.

— Susan Palo Cherwien Hymn (standing, sung by all) “Prepare the way, O Zion” Bereden väg för Herran

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Hymn 65

Adele Broughton Women of Saint Michael, President

The Fifth Lesson Isaiah 65:17-25 (seated) God promises a new heaven and a new earth For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating, for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy and its people as a delight. I will rejoice in Jerusalem and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it or the cry of distress.

No more shall there be in it an infant who lives but a few days or an old person who does not live out a lifetime, for one who dies at a hundred years will be considered a youth, and one who falls short of a hundred will be considered accursed. They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat, for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labor in vain or bear children for calamity, for they shall be offspring blessed by the Lord—and their descendants as well.

Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together; the lion shall eat straw like the ox, but the serpent—its food shall be dust! They shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, says the Lord.

Anthem (seated, sung by the choir) E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come

Paul Manz

Peace be to you and grace from Him who freed us from our sins, who loved us all and shed his blood that we might be saved.

Sing Holy, Holy to our Lord, the Lord, Almighty God, who was and is and is to come; sing Holy, Holy, Lord! Rejoice in heaven,

Written in 1953 when the composer and his wife’s three-year-old son were critically ill and not expected to live, this anthem is widely considered one of the finest sacred choral anthems by a 20th-century American composer. Making compositional techniques from the Renaissance and Baroque eras his own, devoted Lutheran church musician Paul Manz creates a piece as masterful as it is heartfelt. With many Advent season parallels, the text, by Paul Manz’s wife Ruth, was written as an expression of resignation to God and hope for the future during their son’s illness.

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all ye that dwell therein, rejoice on earth, ye saints below, for Christ is coming soon! E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come, and night shall be no more; they need no light nor lamp nor sun, for Christ will be their All! — Revelation 22, adapted by Ruth Manz Kelly Reddell Vestry Warden at Large

The Sixth Lesson Luke 1:26-38 (seated) The Angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will bear the Son of the Most High.

In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.

The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. For nothing will be impossible with God.” Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.

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Hymn (standing, sung by all) “Creator of the stars of night” Conditor alme siderum

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The Offertory Anthem Even When He is silent

Kim André Arnesen

I believe in the sun, even when it’s not shining I believe in love, even when I feel it not I believe in God, even when He is silent — Anonymous 20th century

“Even When He is Silent” was commissioned in 2011 by the St. Olaf festival in Trondheim, Norway. The three simple lines of text for this piece were found written on a wall of a concentration camp after World War II. The piece opens with a quiet, prayerful melody, building to an earnest climax before returning to a more introspective ending. Arnesen uses dissonance throughout to express the feeling of longing conveyed by the poignant text, and a wide range of dynamics to paint the picture of the internal struggle to keep faith even through the darkness.

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Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) “Come, thou long expected Jesus” Stuttgart

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Collect for the First Sunday of Advent Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

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Advent Blessing May Almighty God, by whose providence our Savior Christ came among us in great humility, sanctify you with the light of his blessing and set you free from all sin. Amen.

May he whose second coming in power and great glory we await, make you steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and constant in love. Amen.

May you, who rejoice in the first advent of our Redeemer, at his second advent be rewarded with unending life. Amen.

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And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.

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Annual Giving Campaign Giving to our annual stewardship campaign, Building the Kingdom, is an essential practice that supports Saint Michael’s shared mission and ministry, including our growing staff, campus, and programs. While essential to our operations, giving annually is an incredibly important spiritual discipline.

An annual gift represents our stewardship of the time, talents, and treasures that God gives freely to each one of us. Giving back to God’s work through Saint Michael is a sign of gratitude and a key part of deepening our discipleship identity.

It’s our turn to invest in our future.

As you evaluate your annual stewardship gift, we also ask you to please join us in Building our Future.

JOIN US!

Martha Hellman Bogdon, Director of Stewardship mbogdon@saintmichael.org | 214.692.3015 For further information, contact Martha Hellman Bogdon or visit SaintMichael.org/Give.

BUILDING our FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Saint Michael would like to thank the following members* of our community for their support of the Capital Campaign: Lynn & Bob Abbott

Len Bourland

Mary Abrams

Allison & Chris Bovard

Lydia & Bill Addy

Jim Bovard

Leslie & Nassi Agouridis

Dianna & Tom Bowen

Julie & Mike Allen

Beverly & Bruce Bowman

Joseph Alwyn

Kathy & David Boyett

Chris & Paul Anderson

Callie & Kyle Bradford

Mary & Jerry Andrlik

Rachel & Ken Brannon

Dee Ann & Gregg Anigian

Gretchen & Reiner Brasch

The Liz & Bill Armstrong Family

Gayl & Bill Braymer

Margaret Badgett

David Brewer

Betty & Jimmy Baird

Melanie Brewer

Elizabeth Baker

Paulyne & Herbert Brewer

Mary & George Baldwin

Marla & Tony Briggle

Pam Barbera

Margaret & Dave Briggs

Susan Barnicoat

Adele Broughton

Hong & Jim Bass

Virginia Brown

Rebecca & Wilson Bauer

Victoria & Stuart Brown

The Beck Family

Sharon & Ron Brown

Stephen Beckham

Rosamond Brown

Christy Bednar

Gail & Jim Browne

Amsler & Don Bell

Elizabeth & Bob Buchanan

Dianne Betts

Susan Buddendorf

Emily & Baxter Billingsley

Pam Busbee

Monique & Tom Black

Julie & Chuck Butterworth

Kathleen & Robert Blair

Jaime & Mike Buzzard

Molly Steele & Tom Blackmon

Janice & Ashburn Bywaters

Christy Blumenfeld

Tracey Cabral

Laura & Dan Boeckman

Lindsey Cade

Martha Hellman Bogdon

Joseph Cahoon

Susan & David Boldrick

Mary Agnes Cain

Katherine & Darren Boruff

Louise Caldwell

Shannon Wilson Callewart

Mason & Allen Custard

Lauren Callon

Maria & Richard D’Antoni

Lynne & Bob Campbell

Lynn & Peter Dauterman

Edna & Mark Cannata

Rita & Dick Davis

The Canon Family

Susan & Scott Davis

Peggy Carr

Deborah McMurray & Glen Davison

Cissy & Plack Carr

Maureen & Robert Decherd

Carol & Dick Carrington

Janet & Lee Dettra

Melissa & James Carry

Leslie & George Diamond

Cindy & Jay Carter

Elaine & Dennis Disney

Becky & Mike Casey

Tiffany & Kyle Dixon

Merrilee & Michael Cate

Mary Adair & Dee Dockery

Rachel & Aaron Cathey

Rozi & Bill Doreen

Margaret Cervin

Melvyn Douglas

Betsy & Jim Chambers

Kay & Robert Dozier

Suzanne & Lance Charriere

Nancy & Lowell Duncan

Gwendolyn & Bobby Chestnut

Julie & Steven Eggers

Amy & Robert Clark

John Ellerman

Gail & Bob Clark

Bettina Ernst

Nita & Cullum Clark

Joyce & Mike Ernst

Coley Clark

Joan Faubion

Garland & Mike Cohlmia

Pauline Newton & Steve Fellows

Anne Coke

Sarah & Tom Fenton

Judy Cole

Wendy Finley

Jean & George Coleman

Netra & Ty Fitzgerald

Kimberly & Joe Colonnetta

Libby & Mark Flory

Kelly Compton & DeWitt McCarter

Charlotte & John Flowers

Leslie & George Conant

Sandra Wilkinson Ford

Claudia & Brian Conard

Debbie & David Fosdick

Bert Conly

Hayley & Carter Fournier

Judy & Eric Conner

Kathryn & Jim Francis

Squeaky & Paul Connolly

Judy Friedel

Carter & Bruce Conway

Elizabeth & Eric Gambrell

Laura Coomes

Ruthie Garrett

Harriet & Ralph Cousins

Allison & James Giebink

Katy & Michael Cosby

Cindy & Kevin Gill

Ann Marie Cowdrey

Dare & Dill Gillette

Gina & Barry Craig

Nicole & Chris Girata

Betsy & Bennett Cullum

Mimi & Pax Glenn

Carol & Mark Goglia

Ingrid & Carter Houghton

Charles Lathem

Lucy McRae Vollet

Margaret & Wade Goodrich

Helen & Jon Houp

Jason Lamb

Rebecca & Stephen Miller

J. Michael & Pagett Gosslee

Ann & Frank Houseman

Bettina & Herman Lang

Tink Moir

Jo & Joe Goyne

Wells & Matthew Housson

Kathleen & Frank Lauinger

Tricia & Mark Monfrey

Sue & Andrew Gray

Elizabeth & Todd Howard

Kathy & Gary Lawrence

Patti & John Monger

Grace-anne & David Greenblatt

Bitsy & Matt Hudnall

Ben Leal & Cesar Reyna

Kaysie & Harold Montgomery

Lillian & Gregory Greene

Sandra Hughes

Mary Lee

Caroline & Doug Moore

Jane & Greg Greene

Cindy & Tom Hughes

Mary & Russ Lessmann

Mary Morgan

Louise & Guy Griffeth Family

Donna & Rob Hull

Paula Lewis-Patterson

Christi & Cory Morrow

Whitney & Jay Grogan

Bea & Walt Humann

Suzanne & Jay Lipscomb

Tori & Ross Mulford

Diana & Andrew Grosso

Layne Jackson

Heather Lorch

Suellen & Ken Murchison

Johanna Guenther

Mary Jalonick

Pam & Tom Luce

Jennifer & Noble Nash

Mary Kay & Larry Guevel

Jane & Pat Jenevein

Prudence & John Mackintosh

Kennie & John Neal

The Hafner Family

Kathy & Patrick Jenevein

Gail & Bill Madden

Diane & Jack Nealon

Margaret & Barry Hancock

Bob Johnston

Marti Mahaffey

Nancy & Steve Neuhoff

Sarah & Frank Hamlin

Susan Jones

Stacey & Ken Malcolmson

Katherine & Jim Neuhoff

Molly & William Hardy

Carolyn & Pete Joost

Amy & Peter Malin

Byron Neuhoff

Electra & Jeff Harelson

Kate Juett

Ted Manikas

Diana & Geoffrey Newton

Marianne & Michael Harmuth

Mary & Steve Kardell

Catherine Marrs

Carrie & Robert Nicoud

Anne Harper

Kathy & Kevin Kelley

Elizabeth Norwood

Nancy & Howell Harralson

Elizabeth & Seth Kelly

Charlene & Tom Marsh Family Foundation

Amanda & Neil Harris

Mary Ellen & William Kendall

Zoé & Todd Hart

Leslie & Ed Kennedy

Susan & Ralph Hawkins

Richelle & Justin Kerber

Debbie & Goose Hayhurst

Jim Kerr

Kay & Steve Head

Susan & Richard Kibbey

Liz & Jeff Helfrich

Marcia & Mark King

Rue & Tuck Henry

Eugenia & Frank-Paul King

Joannie & Chuck Hensley

Barbara & Jerry King

Beverly & Richard Herrscher

Marion & Philip Kistler

Carol & Henry Hill

Kristin Kline

Michael Hill

The Kneipper Family

Robin & Scott Hinkle

Patty & Randy Kob

Ann & Lee Hobson Family

Cynthia & Henryk Kostman

Carrie & Tom Hoffman

Rob Springer-Kyle & Tom Kyle

Barbara Hollis

Mersine & Steve Ladik

Sylvia & Michael Hood

Cynthia Lane

Kathryn & Bard Hoover

Elizabeth & John Lang

Mary Louise & David Hopson

LeAnne & Bob Langholz Mary Ann & Allen Lassiter

Maria & David Martin Taylor & Michael Massad Sissy & Mike Massad Mary Massengale Dan McClain Tom McConnell Melissa & Don McCoy Pam McCallum Rebecca & Ed McDaniel Linda & John McFarland Reggie & John McFarland Sharon & Bill McGannon Suzanne & Patrick McGee Melanie McGill Jane & Ray McGowen Victoria & Hunter McGrath Shirley & Bill McIntyre Gretchen McKenzie Megan & Casey McManemin

Tamara & Tim O’Connor Carol Oakes Anne & Blair Oden Becky & Ron Odlozil Christine & Kurt Oesterling Sue & Bob Patton Carolyn & Hoddy Peck Courtney & Price Peeler Kittye & Bill Peeler Gray-Leigh Peeler Holly & Carlos Peña Katherine & Bob Penn James Pennington Cassie Pericak Perkins-Prothro Foundation Nancy Perot & Rod Jones Heidi & Tim Perry Teresa Person Kathryn & Craig Peters Callie & Malcolm Petersen

Noralyn & Greg Pickens

Dick & Nita Scholtz

Lauren & Stephen Swann

Elizabeth Williams

Mollie & Paul Pin

Sally & Chris Schupp

Susan TaCito

Kathleen & Taylor Wilson

Patricia Plettner

Cathy & Tom Schulz

Laura & Paul Talbot

Kelly & John Wilson

Sallie Plummer

Diana Sears

Sally & Ross Taylor

Kristi & Scott Wilson

Gigi & Jerry Poglitsch

Marillyn & Gus Seeberger

Madalyn Teal

Sherry & Robert Wilson

Sandra & Rick Porter

Linda & Les Secrest

Ellen & Howard Templin

Nancy Wilson

Pat & Claude Prestidge

Rob See

Donna Tenney

Carol Windham

Carol Price

Carol Roehrig & Fred Seipp

Marvin Thedford

Carolyn Wittenbraker

Dianne & Hervey Priddy

Elizabeth & John Selzer

Cinda Thoma

Sudie & Gordon Worsham

Deena & Barry Pryor

Sally & Scott Shafer

Michelle & Stewart Thomas

Laura Worsham

The Beth & J. Puckett Family

Sara, Michael, & Stephen Shanley

Tig Thompson

Lucy Wrubel

Lutetia & Jackson Raley

Brenda & Van Sheets

Lee & David Thompson

Sheryl & Phil Wylie

Mary Stewart & Jim Ramsey

Betty & Burton Shepard

Dixey Thornton

Kathy & John Yeaman

Ann Ratelle & Lee Slaton

Betty & Rob Shiels

Mary Ann & George Till

Barbara & Michael York

Kelly & Michael Reddell

Andy Shoup

Ali & Justin Treaster

Anonymous Donors (7)

Annie Snider Reece

Jeanie & Stuart Sikes

Susan Tritschler

Paula Calise & Bill Reed

Allison & Heinz Simon

Cindy Turner

Katherine & Eric Reeves

Barbara & Mitch Singleton

The Fallon & Robie Vaughn Family

Liz Respess

Linda & Ellis Skinner

The Venetos Family

Debbie & Tom Rhodus

Nancy & Jim Skochdopole

Andy Smith & Paul von Wupperfeld

Jeff & Darrel Rice

Ann & Lee Slaton

Sue & Jay Wagley

Janie Richard

Anne & Randolph Slaughter

Cathy & Denton Walker

Jim Richards

Connie Smith

Kathy & Gary Wall

Phil Ritter

Bliss & Pelham Smith

Kathleen & Jay Wallace

Debby & Robin Robinson

Charlie & Jim Smith

Mary & Matt Waller

Christie & Clayton Rodriguez

Jinny Smith

Barbara & Roy Washburn

Julie & Paul Rogers

Jeanne & J.C. Snead

Pam Watkins

Carolyn & Wyatt Rousseau

Kim & Jim Snyder

The Brad & Margaret Watson Family

Michele & Shad Rowe

Margaret & Jaime Spellings

Mary Ann & Keller Webster

Mandy Dake & Chris Rowley

Mary & Arnold Spencer

Hudson Weichsel

Jack Rubarth

Tiffany & Reed Standly

Sarah & Russell Weinberg

Jennifer & Thomas Russell

The Joan Stansbury Family

CiCi & Giffen Weinmann

Ginger Sager

Tina & Dan Stansbury

Shannon & Craig Werthmann

Courtney Campbell

LaRee & Alan Stein

Kay & Leo Whelan

Laurie & Joe Sando

John Bergner & Chuck Stewart

The Wiggins Family

Erica & Charlie Sartain

Tricia & Tom Stewart

Mrs. Robert E. (Nancy) Wilbur

Mary Elizabeth & Grady Schleier

Brian Stock

Paige Wilbur

Erin Osborne & Vic Schmerbeck

Harriet Stoneham

Eve & Blake Wiley

Mardie & Alan Schoellkopf

Drew & John Stull

Karen & Jim Wiley

Caroline Summers

Caroline & Tony Wilks

*as of 11/20/2023

Saint Michael would like to thank the following parishioners for their support of the 2024 year:

Mary Elizabeth & Scott Canon

Elaine & Dennis Disney

Peggy Carr

Mary Adair & Dee Dockery

Carol & Dick Carrington

Melvyn Douglas

Melissa & James Carry

Kay & Robert Dozier

Cindy & Jay Carter

Nancy & Lowell Duncan

Becky & Mike Casey

Cynthia Dutter

Merrilee & Michael Cate

John Ellerman

Lynn & Bob Abbott

Jim Bovard

Rachel & Aaron Cathey

Liz Ann Ellinor

Sandy & Mark Ables

Dianna & Tom Bowen

Margaret Cervin

Joyce & Mike Ernst

Lydia & Bill Addy

Rachel & Ken Brannon

Betsy & Jim Chambers

Joan Faubion

Leslie & Nassi Agouridis

Gretchen & Reiner Brasch

Suzanne & Lance Charriere

Pauline & Steve Fellows

Julie Albert

Gayl & Bill Braymer

Charles Chernosky

Pauline Newton & Steve Fellows

Julie & Mike Allen

Marla & Tony Briggle

Gwendolyn & Bobby Chestnut

Sarah & Tom Fenton

Joseph Alwyn

Margaret & Dave Briggs

Coley Clark

Terese Finitzo

Chris & Paul Anderson

Adele Broughton

Kendall & Craig Clark

Wendy Finley

Mary & Jerry Andrlik

Mary Brouillette

Gail & Bob Clark

Libby & Mark Flory

Dee Ann & Gregg Anigian

Ginger Brown

Carolyn Cochran

Charlotte & John Flowers

Ginger & Allen Baden

Sharon & Ron Brown

Anne Coke

Mary Jo & Bart Forbes

Margaret Badgett

Rosamond Brown

Judy Cole

Debbie & David Fosdick

Betty & Jimmy Baird

Gail & Jim Browne

Jean & George Coleman

Dru Francis

Elizabeth Baker

Elizabeth & Bob Buchanan

Kimberly & Joe Colonnetta

Kathryn & Jim Francis

Mary & George Baldwin

Susan Buddendorf

Leslie & George Conant

Bonita Frederick

Pam Barbera

Steve Burk

Judy & Eric Conner

Judy Friedel

Susan Barnicoat

Pam Busbee

Squeaky & Paul Connolly

Elizabeth & Eric Gambrell

Kay & Rick Barry

Julie & Chuck Butterworth

Laura Coomes

Ruthie Garrett

Hong & Jim Bass

Janice & Ashburn Bywaters

Katy & Michael Cosby

Cindy & Kevin Gill

Steve Beckham

Tracey Cabral

Harriet & Ralph Cousins

Marcia Gillen

Christy Bednar

Henry Cadle

Ann Marie Cowdrey

Dare & Dale Gillette

Amsler & Don Bell

Anne & Michael Caffey

Amy Youngquist & David Cowling

Eric Gilmour

Monique & Tom Black

Joseph Cahoon

Gina & Barry Craig

Nicole & Chris Girata

Molly Steele & Tom Blackmon

Mary Agnes Cain

Betsy & Bennett Cullum

Mimi & Pax Glenn

Kalita & Ed Blessing

Louise Caldwell

Maria & Richard D’Antoni

Carol & Mark Goglia

Laura & Dan Boeckman

Shannon Wilson Callewart

Susan & Scott Davis

Margaret & Wade Goodrich

Martha & Wade Bogdon

Lauren Callon

Deborah McMurray & Glen Davison

Pagett & Mike Gosslee

Susan & David Boldrick

Lynne & Bob Campbell

Maureen & Robert Decherd

Jo & Joe Goyne

Phyllis & John Boone

CourtneyCampbell & RichardSamade

Janet & Lee Dettra

Robert Graham

Allison & Chris Bovard

Edna & Mark Cannata

Leslie & George Diamond

Sue & Andrew Gray

Grace-anne & David Greenblatt

Ann & Frank Houseman

Cynthia Lane

Melanie McGill

Jane & Greg Greene

Elizabeth & Todd Howard

Hannah & Michael Gresham

Bitsy & Matt Hudnall

Elizabeth & JohnCervin Lang Margaret Bettina Herman Lang Betsy & and Jim Chambers

JaneAnn & Ray McGowen and Bob Dyer Diane SallyMcGrath B. Earnest

Louise & Guy Griffeth

Sandra Hughes

Whitney & Jay Grogan

Cindy & Tom Hughes

Mary Kay Michael & Larry Guevel & Rob Hull Saint would like to thankDonna the following

Eunice Hamlin & Walt Humann parishioners for their supportBea of the 2024 year:

Joanne Hardaway

Nell Anne Hunt

Molly & William Hardy Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ables Betsy Hardy Lydia and Bill Addy

Elizabeth &Melisa Cliff Hutchinson Bray

LeAnne & Bob Langholz Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Chapman

Victoria Hunter McGrath Julie&and Steven Eggers

CroftLathem Chestnut Chuck Gwendolyn Bobby Chestnut Karen and Lawrence

Stacy and Chris Elliston Lucy McRae Vollet Adelaide& and Chase Erickson Rebecca Stephen Miller

Charles Chernosky Mary Ann & Allen Lassiter

and Lawrence Bob Clark KathyGail & Gary SaraMary andLee Eddie Clark

JohnMcKenzie Ellerman Gretchen

Debra Thomas Erickson Tricia &and Mark Monfrey Farabaugh Patti &Jan John Monger

Jeane and Mark Clayton Joan Faubion Mary & Russ Lessmann Kaysie & Harold Montgomery Bonnie Cobb Anita and David Feherty Electra & Jeff Harelson Paula Lewis-Patterson Caroline & Doug Moore Leslie and Nassi Agouridis Anne Coke Pauline and Steve Fellows Gayla Kading Lou Alexander Harlas Kathy & Patrick Jenevein Georgia & Larry Ley Mary Morgan Jennifer and&John Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brooks Judy Cole Sarah and Tom Fenton Marianne Michael Harmuth Susan Gene Johnson Suzanne & Jay Lipscomb Christi & Cory Morrow Chris &and Paul Anderson Mr. and&Mrs. Phillip Brooks Jr. Jean and George Coleman Terese Finitzo Mary andHarper Jerry Andrlik Adele Broughton Anne Bob Johnston Michael Long Suellen & Ken Murchison Kimberly and Joe Colonnetta Wendy Walters Finley K. Armour Ginger Brown Nancy &Philip Howell Harralson Patricia Jones Heather Lorch Sandra & Larry Nance Cristie Columbus and Clayton Roberts Jerri Ann and Stuart Fitts Gordon Rosamond Amanda & NeilArnold Harris Susan JonesBrown Prudence John Mackintosh Jennifer Noble NashFlory Leslie&and George Conant Mr. and&Mrs. Mark Badgett Victoria Stuart ZoeMeg & Todd Hart Carolyn and & Pete JoostBrown Gail & and Bill Madden Kennie &and John NealFlowers Harriet Ralph Cousins Charlotte John Betty&and BartJuett Brown Judy JoeJimmy HawleyBaird Kate Jeanie Madeley Diane Ms. Michele M. Crick Mary & JoJack andNealon Bart Forbes Krystal and Robb Baldwin Gail and Jim Browne Kathy Hayes Barbara & Peter Kandel Marti Mahaffey Katherine & Jim Neuhoff Hunter Crow Lou Fouts Mary and George Baldwin Stuart and Diane Bumpas Debbie & Goose Hayhurst Mary & Steve Kardell Stacey KenBennett Malcolmson Byron Neuhoff Betsy&and Cullum Dru Francis Mrs. Pam Barbera Pamela Busbee Ginny and Rick Currey Frederick Kay & Steve Head Kathy & Kevin Kelley Amy & Peter Malin Jan &Bonita Tom Newsome Joan and Jim Barklow Julie and Chuck Butterworth Mason Allen Custard Mrs. Ann Ramsey Gardner Liz & Jeff Helfrich Liz & Seth Kelly Tedand Manikas Diana & Geoff Newton Carrie and Steven Becker Kathleen and Ban Bywaters Susan and Josiah Ruthie Garrett Mary & David Henderson Mary Ellen & William Kendall Catherine Marrs Daniel Hank Nichols Stephen Beckham Janice and Ashburn Bywaters Davis Teddie and Dan Garrigan Rue & Tuck Henry Leslie & Ed Kennedy JoniKerri Martin Carrie & Robert Nicoud Christy Bednar Henry Cadle, Jr. McMurray Glen Davison Pamela Germany Joannie Chuck Hensley Susan & Richard KibbeyCaffey Deborah Maria & David and Martin Carol Oakes Christy& and Robby Berry Mr. and Mrs. Michael Catherine and Tom Dean Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Gill Beverly & Dianne RichardBetts Herrscher Barbara Jerry King Alex Martindale Anne & Blair Oden Mary& Agnes Cain Debra and Michael Decker Dare and Dale Gillette Michael Hill & Frank-Paul King Sissy & Mike Massad Becky & Ron Odlozil Katherine and Michael Blachly EugeniaLouise Caldwell Chick and Mike Deegan Nicole and Chris Girata Robin &Steve ScottBlack Hinkle Wendy Edward Mary Massengale Christine & Kurt Oesterling Shelly &and Scott King Calhoun Terry and Mark Demler Carol and Mark Goglia Sarah Marcia & Mark King Bonnie & David Mastin Liz Oliphant Amy andHobbs Gary Blackie Shannon Callewart Julia Denegre Sue and Andrew Gray Chris Diana Blackman Lauren Callon Annand & Lee Hobson Kristin Kline Carolyn & Michael McBee Rob Parks Carolyn and Bob Dickson Inge Grayson Kalita& and Blessing Lynne and Bob Campbell Carrie Tom Ed Hoffman Kate & Ryan Kneipper Pam McCallum Jennifer & Pablo Pascal Elaine and Dennis Disney Jane and Greg Greene Christy Hoffman Blumenfeld Mary Elizabeth Scott Canon Maggie Melinda & Markand Knowles Vicki & Justin McCarty Sue & Bob Sterling and Brendan Donnelly Shelley and Patton Guion Gregg Mr. and Edward Bogel Canon SamMrs. Hoffman Patty &Judy Randy Kob Melissa & Don McCoy Carolyn & Hoddy Rozi and Bill Doreen Louise and GuyPeck Griffeth Katherine and Darren Boruff Carol and Richard Carrington Barbara Hollis Cincha & Henryk Kostman Rebecca & Ed McDaniel Gray-Leigh Peeler Melvyn Douglas Bill and Lisa Griffin Allison and Chris Bovard Carroll Watson and Reed Carroll Kathryn & Bard Hoover Rob Springer-Kyle & Tom Kyle Reggie &Chris JohnDuFour McFarland Kittyeand & Bill PeelerGrosso Diana Andrew Tom and Dianna Bowen Cindy and Jay Carter Mary Louise & David Hopson Mersine & Steve Ladik Linda & John McFarland HollyJody & Carlos Peña Ann Dunbar Guenther Kathy and David Boyett Becky and Mike Casey Ms. Eleanor K. Durham Jan and&Scott Ingrid & Carter Houghton Rebecca & Mark LaFavre Sharon & Bill McGannon Katherine Bob Hancock Penn Ken and Rachel Brannon Merrilee and Michael Cate Dutter Eileen and Fred Hannum Helen & Jon Houp Jason Lamb SuzanneCynthia & Patrick McGee Jim Pennington Gretchen and Reiner Brasch Rachel and Aaron Cathey Susan Tucker Jim Huth Gayl and &Bill Braymer Layneand Jackson Marla Tony Briggle

Mary Ruth & Jim Perkins

Jack Rubarth

Drew & John Stull

Ann & Jim White

Nancy Perot & Rod Jones

Susan & Rick Russell

Heidi & Tim Perry

Jennifer & Thomas Russell

Caroline Summers Margaret Cervin Lauren Stephen Swann Betsy&and Jim Chambers

Julia & Bill Ann andWhitsitt Bob Dyer Donell &Sally Phillip Wiggins B. Earnest

Teresa Person

Ginger Sager

Kathryn & Craig Peters

Cynthia Sample

Charles Patti & TomChernosky Swiley

JohnWilbur Ellerman Paige

CallieSaint & Malcolm Mardiethe & Alan Schoellkopf MichaelPetersen would like to thank following Sally & Chris Pfeiffer Tom Schulz parishioners for their support Cathy of the&2024 year:

Emily & John Phillips

Sally & Chris Schupp

Noralyn GregMark Pickens Mr. and&Mrs. Ables Mollie & Paul Pin Lydia and Bill Addy

CarolynMelisa & JackBray Sears Linda LesBill Secrest Gayl & and Braymer

& Sam Swanson Mr.Cindi and Mrs. Robert T. Chapman CroftTaCito Chestnut Susan Gwendolyn Laura & and PaulBobby Talbot Chestnut Gail&and Clark Sally RossBob Taylor Sara and Eddie Madalyn Teal Clark

Jeane and Mark Clayton Ellen & Howard Templin Bonnie Cobb Sallie Marvin Thedford Leslie andPlummer Nassi Agouridis MarlaRob andSee Tony Briggle Anne Coke Gigi & Jerry Poglitsch Marillyn Gus Seeberger Cinda Thoma Jennifer and John Alexander Mr. and& Mrs. Steve Brooks Judy Cole Sandraand & Rick Carol Roehrig Fred Seipp Chris PaulPorter Anderson Mr. and Mrs. &Phillip Brooks Jr. Michelle & Stewart Thomas Jean and George Coleman Mary andPowell Jerry Andrlik Adele Broughton Walter Elizabeth & John Selzer Gail Thomas Kimberly and Joe Colonnetta Philip K. Armour Ginger Brown Bill Power Sara Shanley Tig Thompson Cristie Columbus and Clayton Roberts GordonPrestidge Arnold Rosamond Brown Pat & Claude Brenda & Van Sheets Dixey Leslie andThornton George Conant MegPrice Badgett Victoria Stuart Brown Carol Erik Soliz &and Vince Snoddy Mary Ann & Till Harriet andGeorge Ralph Cousins Betty&and Jimmy Baird Bart Brown Dianne Hervey Priddy Betty & Burton Shepherd Carolyn Tilley Ms. Michele M. Crick Krystal and Robb Baldwin Gail and Jim Browne Deena & Barry Pryor Betty & Rob Shiels Frances &Hunter Buzz Tompkins Crow Mary and George Baldwin Stuart and Diane Bumpas Beth & J. Puckett Jeanie & Stuart Sikes Tritschler BetsySue and Bennett Cullum Mrs. Pam Barbera Pamela Busbee GinnyJoand Lutetia & Jack Raley Linda & Ellis Skinner TuckRick Currey Joan and Jim Barklow Julie and Chuck Butterworth Mason andTurner Allen Custard Annie Snider Reece Ann & Lee Slaton Cindy Carrie and Steven Becker Kathleen and Ban Bywaters Susan and Josiah Daniel Kelly & Michael Reddell Anne & Randy Slaughter Stephanie & Wes Tydlaska Stephen Beckham Janice and Ashburn Bywaters Cristie Columbus & Clayton Roberts Jinny Smith Fallon & Kerri RobieDavis Vaughn Christy Bednar Henry Cadle, Jr. Deborah McMurray Glen Davison Paula Calise Bill Reed Julie Smith Tish & Matthew and Visinsky Christy and&Robby Berry Mr. and Mrs. Michael Caffey Catherine and Tom Dean LizDianne Respess Connie SmithCain Andy Smith & Paul von Wupperfeld Betts Mary Agnes Debra and Michael Decker Debbie &and TomMichael RhodusBlachly Jeanne & J.C. Snead Cathy & Denton Walker Katherine Louise Caldwell Chick and Mike Deegan Jeff &Steve DarrelBlack Rice Kim &and JimScott Snyder Kathy & Gary Wall Shelly Calhoun Terry and Mark Demler Janie Sharon Spalding Kathleen & Jay Wallace Amy andRichard Gary Blackie Shannon Callewart Julia Denegre ChrisJim andRichards Diana Blackman Mary &Lauren Arnold Callon Spencer Mary & Matt Waller Carolyn and Bob Dickson Kalita and Ed Blessing Lynne&and Bob Campbell Phil Ritter Karen Rand Spencer Barbara & Roy Washburn Elaine and Dennis Disney Christy Blumenfeld Mary Elizabeth Scott Canon Needie & Tom Rountree Tiffany & Reedand Standly SterlingPam andWatkins Brendan Donnelly Mr.Christie and Mrs. Edward Bogel Canon Rodriguez JoanJudy Stansbury Connie Rozi andWebb Bill Doreen Katherine and Darren Boruff Carol and Richard Carrington Julie & Paul Rogers Tina & Dan Stansbury Sarah &Melvyn RussellDouglas Weinberg Allison and Chris Bovard Carroll Watson and Reed Carroll Joyce & Jack Smiley LaRee & Alan Stein CiCi & Giffen ChrisWeinmann DuFour Tom and Dianna Bowen Cindy and Jay Carter Carolyn & Wyatt Rousseau Chuck Stewart & John Bergner Martha Ann Wells Dunbar Kathy and David Boyett Becky and Mike Casey Ms. &Eleanor K. Durham Michele & Shad Rowe Tricia & Tom Stewart Shannon Craig Werthmann Ken and Rachel Brannon Merrilee and Michael Cate Cynthia Dutter Amanda Dake & Chris Rowley Brian Stock Kay & Leo Whelan Gretchen and Reiner Brasch Rachel and Aaron Cathey

Nancy Julie andWilbur Steven Eggers

Stacy and Chris Elliston Karen & Jim Wiley Adelaide Chase Erickson Carolineand & Tony Wilks Debra and Thomas Elizabeth WilliamsErickson Farabaugh Kelly Jan & John Wilson

Joan Faubion Kristi & Scott Wilson Anita and David Feherty Nancy Wilson Pauline and Steve Fellows Sherry & Robert Wilson Sarah and Tom Fenton Nina Works Terese Finitzo Sheryl & Phil Wylie Wendy Walters Finley Kathy & John Yeaman Jerri Ann and Stuart Fitts Sherry & Mark Mr. and Mrs.Yeaman Mark Flory

Barbara & Michael Charlotte and JohnYork Flowers Anonymous Donors (1) Mary Jo and Bart Forbes Lou Fouts

*as of 11/20/2023 Dru Francis

Bonita Frederick

Mrs. Ann Ramsey Gardner Ruthie Garrett

Teddie and Dan Garrigan Pamela Germany

Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Gill Dare and Dale Gillette

Nicole and Chris Girata Carol and Mark Goglia Sue and Andrew Gray Inge Grayson

Jane and Greg Greene

Shelley and Guion Gregg Louise and Guy Griffeth Bill and Lisa Griffin

Diana and Andrew Grosso Jody Guenther

Jan and Scott Hancock

Eileen and Fred Hannum

Scan the QR code to visit the Advent hub page!

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NEW EPISODE ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Next Episode december 6

9 a.m. Joy Service Saint Michael Chapel

10 a.m. Activities Garden Cloister & Coke Room

The festival begins with an Advent -themed Joy service with a performance by the Cherub Choir and includes the appearance of an extra special guest: St Nicholas! Following the service, all are invited to enjoy treats and refreshments, participate in a Christmas service project, and engage in a variety of Advent activities.

SaintMichael.org/AdventFest

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Sunday Tables Now – December 17th As a meaningful complement to Christmas gifts, Heart of Giving is a thoughtful way to spread the spirit of the season by purchasing tax-deductible cards that you can share with family and friends. Each card describes how your gift provides tangible benefits for Mission and Outreach initiatives.

Participate online or by visiting our tables in the church hallways on Sundays. The 2023 beneficiaries are: • Amistad Bolivia Youth Houses: Therapeutic houses for the youth of Amistad experiencing the effects of deep trauma and other mental health issues.

• Tela Honduras Mission: The mission team provides flouride and Bible Study resources to the children in the barrios of Tela and the students of Espiritu Santos Episcopal School.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES ARE LIVE ONLINE! saintmichael.org/construction-impact

Christmas Flower Memorials

Honor a loved one by making a Christmas Flower Memorial donation. Make your donation today!

SaintMichael.org/ ChristmasFlowers

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Sunday, December 10

Nativity Pageant 9 AM • Church

Holiday Market

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Saturday, December 9 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Klyde Warren Park | 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy

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Pray, Learn, Serve, & Give Adults

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ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES Sundays at 10 a.m.

“The Gift of the Nutcracker” Now – December 17 | Coke Room Led by the Dr. Tim Smith In The Gift of the Nutcracker, author and pastor Matt Rawle takes a look at this Christmas classic in a new way—through the lens of faith. As he explores the story, he helps us understand God’s greatest gift of the Christ child, and the kingdom Christ came to establish. Please join us as a part of your Advent and Christmas journey.

AGING AND FULFILLING OUR SPIRITUAL PURPOSE: FINISHING WELL

Led by Chick Deegan and Mary Ann Webster 10 a.m. – Noon | Thursdays, Now – December 7 | Parlor Aging provides the opportunity to redefine who we are in this season of life. We will explore how to thrive with purpose, and leave a legacy that reflects our God-given gifts. Using Bible verses, quotes from wise elders, and poetry, our time together will include discussion, reflection, and sharing. For more info, please contact Chick Deegan at deeganchicke@aol.com.

PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON

December 7 | 10:30 a.m. | Coke Room Register by December 3 | $12 The Doctor of Homeless Signs, SMU’s Willie Baronett, will show his cross-country documentary of buying and collecting cardboard signs from the homeless across America. Reservations required, includes lunch. For questions and to register, please contact Bonita Frederick at 214.728.6440.

ADVENT RETREAT

December 9 | 9 a.m. – Noon Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. | Saint Michael Chapel Led by the Rev. Barkley Thompson This retreat will be facilitated by popular author and blogger the Rev. Barkley Thompson, rector of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. The retreat will focus on Barkley’s new book, “How Can We Know the Way?: Reflections on Belief, Salvation, and Eternal Life.” In the book, Barkley tackles issues that many Christians have traditionally been afraid to question. Participants will receive a copy of the book prior to the retreat. Copies will be handed out at the retreat. Scan the QR code to sign up.

Young Adults

saintmichael.org/youngadults Your 20’s and 30’s are full of transitions, questions, and milestones.

This ministry is a place to pray, learn, serve, and give in the context of genuine community. Meet other young adults through small group bible study, social events, and serving opportunities. Contact Rob Springer-Kyle at 903.405.7447 or rspringer-kyle@saintmichael.org.

10 a.m. Young Adult Sunday Formation starts back Sunday, January 21, 2024 with a Kick Off Brunch! Scan the code for more information!

Youth

saintmichael.org/youth The Youth Ministries at Saint Michael and All Angels are for all youth in the 6th – 12th grades. We meet weekly for discipleship, formation, fun, and community throughout the year.

DALLAS STARS GAME December 9 | 2 – 6:30 p.m.

Come cheer on the Stars at American Airlines Center! Transportation to the game will be provided to and from Saint Michael. We will meet in the West Parking Lot at 2:00 p.m. and return to the church after the game around 6:30 p.m. Register online to receive your free ticket at saintmichael.org/youth!

Children & Family

saintmichael.org/cfm Children and Family Ministry provides parents and children, ages 0 – 5th grade, with the tools they need to grow in their faith and become faithful disciples of Christ. Fun and interactive programming throughout the year allows families to deepen their connection with each other, God, and the Saint Michael community.

NATIVITY PAGEANT SIGN-UPS Ages 3 – 2nd grade

Calling all children ages 3 – 2nd grade!

Sign up to participate in this year’s Nativity Pageant. Everyone who signs up will receive a part based on your age or grade. Scan the code to sign up! Please contact this year’s Nativity Pageant Director, Shelby Hendryx shendryx@saintmichael.org for any questions.

NEW BOOKSHOP HOURS:

The Bookshop is now open with new hours.

Stop in to explore and find that perfect gift for family and friends: Wednesdays: Sundays:

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

8:30 a.m. – Noon

Pray, Learn, Serve, & Give Mission & Outreach

For more information on these opportunies or other ways to serve, contact The Rev. Robin Hinkle, Associate for Mission and Outreach, at rhinkle@saintmichael.org. A full listing of Mission and Outreach opportunities can be found at saintmichael.org/outreach.

JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER I Believe in Angels Sunday Tables Gift Selection: Now – December 3 Gift Drop-Off: Now – December 6

I Believe in Angels is a partnership between Saint Michael and All Angels and Jubilee Park and Community Center. Volunteers are needed to sort, process, and wrap gifts, bake cookies, and distribute gifts to families.

For more info, please contact Zoe Hart at zhart@me.com or Heather Lorch at helorch@gmail.com.

NORTH DALLAS SHARED MINISTRIES NDSM ADVENT CALENDAR FOOD DRIVE Now – First Week of January

Grocery bags with the Advent calendar will be available at church entrances starting November 26th. Please participate in the 24-day Advent journey and return food to the South entrance the first week of January. Parishioners will have the opportunity to learn about food insecurity, pray for the people impacted by hunger, and serve North Dallas Shared Ministries while counting down the days until Christmas.

STEPHEN C. FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE Now – December 19 Final drop-off date: December 19

This year we will be sharing Christmas joy with our friends at Stephen C. Foster Elementary through our first annual toy drive for the students grades PreK through 6th grade! We hope all Saint Michael parishioners will consider donating new toys (cost limit $35) toward our goal of collecting 500 toys. Families are especially encouraged to shop together so that our young members may bring a new toy to share with our neighbors. This drive is a joint effort of Mission and Outreach, Children and Family Ministries, and Saint Michael Episcopal School. Collection boxes will be placed in church and school entrances, and in the Sunday School Hallway.

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HEART OF GIVING Read about the beneficiaries of Heart of Giving for 2023 below. Participate online or by visiting our tables in the church hallways on Sundays now – December 17. For more info and to pick up cards, please contact Morgan Wood mwood@saintmichael.org.

Tela Honduras Mission

For fourteen years, every February a group of Saint Michael missionaries returns to Tela, Honduras, to work and worship in partnership with Espiritu Santo, an Episcopal Church and day school. In the local barrios as well as at church, we work with parishioners and senior class members to provide more than 350 children with fluoride treatments, along with toothbrushes and toothpaste, to fit over 200 adults with reading glasses and sunglasses, and to engage more than 450 students in Christian education, which includes storytelling, singing, and crafts.

Tela Honduras Mission Trip February 17 – 24, 2024

Saint Michael will send a team to Tela, Honduras February 17-24, 2024, as we continue our longtime work in this community. For more info, please contact George Baldwin gbinvest@swbell.net.

Amistad, Bolivia Youth Houses

Since 2000, Saint Michael has supported the orphaned children and adolescents of Villa Amistad in Cochabamba, Bolivia, helping to successfully bring them to independent living through life in transitional youth houses. During the pandemic, the adolescents were particularly affected by the isolation of quarantine. Our support will help them receive the educational, medical, spiritual, and emotional support they need to overcome their traumatic past.

Amistad Bolivia Youth Mission Trip July 29 – August 8, 2024 Registration open now.

The trip, led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle and the Saint Michael Youth Minister, Sam Moore, takes place from July 29 – August 8, 2024, at Villa Amistad in Bolivia. For more information, contact The Rev. Robin Hinkle at rhinkle@saintmichael.org.

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